Revealing Paws

dogs' and cats' paws and tracks

Distal

In the case of an appendage, such as a limb, this is away from the point of attachment to the main body.

Limb

An appendage to the main body of an organism.

The limbs of quadrupeds, such as dogs and cats, are legs.

Pentadactyl

Having five digits (fingers, toes) on a limb.

Medial

Relating to, or located towards, the middle of the body, or a structure of the body.

Lateral

Located away from the middle of the body, or a structure of the body.

Relating to or located towards the left or the right side.

Vestigial

Remaining as a remnant or trace of a structure that had been present in the ancestors of a species. Often the original functionality is (to some degree) now lacking, and the structure has become rudimentary or degenerate.

Vestigial

Remaining as a remnant or trace of a structure that had been present in the ancestors of a species.

Often the original functionality is (to some degree) now lacking, and the structure has become rudimentary or degenerate.